Catching Up

You know it's been cold when 18 degrees feels balmy.  After 50+ hours of sub-zero temperatures, we finally emerged into positive territory last night around Midnight.  Whew to that.

I decided that Windows 7 was not going to cut it as an every day OS, just yet.  It is very promising and I like it but there are programs that aren't compatible, yet, so I decided to go back to Vista.  So I've been spending the past three days reinstalling all my apps.  The weird thing is SP1 is not an automatic download through Windows Update.  It doesn't even come up as an option.  I downloaded it manually and it is loading now.

Then there is the matter of the NFL playoffs.  I like the Steelers and the Cardinals.  Most people are picking the Eagles but it's difficult to beat a team twice in the same seaon.

Of course the big news the inauguration.  It all starts today with the President-Elect arriving via train.  There will be parties and a\the We Are One concert with the U2s and Broooooce.  It will be broadcast on HBO.  Then the actual inaguration on Tuesday.  What an incredibily historic moment.

This is the official Presidential Portrait.  The first to be taken with a digital camera.  How's that for progress?

Welcome to office Mr. President.